Tahoe Chamber to host free immigration rights webinar for employers and business leaders

Tahoe Chamber invites local business owners, employers, and managers to a free virtual webinar on immigration rights designed to provide critical insights into workplace responsibilities, compliance, and best practices. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, February 26, at 9 a.m. via Zoom and will feature a panel of experts discussing how businesses can prepare for and respond to immigration-related issues in the workplace.

Panelists include Becky Barton of People415, Amber Reinholdt of Tahoe Immigration Law, and SLTPD Chief Dave Stevenson, who will provide practical guidance on what employers should do in the event of an I-9 audit, how businesses can protect themselves and support their employees, and best practices for workplace compliance.

Our December Lunch & Learn is a valuable opportunity for members to hear and learn about Human Resources changes for 2025. HR is the beating heart of every organization, managing the balance between employer needs and employee well-being. As we look toward 2025, join People415 to explore the critical trends reshaping HR—from regulatory shifts to technological advances—and understand how the new administration’s policies might impact the workplace. Drawing insights from past policies and recent campaign promises, this session offers practical guidance to help you stay prepared and proactive in an evolving landscape.

How do Nonprofit Leaders balance staff engagement and productivity when the full team is remote? What changes when it’s hybrid or when a few are remote and the rest of the team is in the office? What ideas and tips do you have for nonprofit leaders and board members who are facing these issues? If a board never meets in person, how do you engage and inspire?

Join us for a vital discussion on the new Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, “Workplace Violence Prevention: Complying with New July 1st Standards”

The deadline to have a plan in place is fast approaching. Don’t miss this chance to hear from the experts what you need to know.

After this Fireside Chat, you will…

-Understand Core Plan Requirements (some might surprise you!)

-Gain Record-Keeping Best Practices

-Communicate Effectively with your Employees

Join in the conversation!

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Join us for a vital discussion on “Closing the Wage Gap: The Risks & Rewards of Equity." Uncover the challenges, benefits, and strategies for achieving pay equity.

In this session, you will walk away with…

-Understand Pay Transparency and Reporting Laws

-Have the tools to determine your Risk Profile and Identify Vulnerabilities

-Turn Compliance Issues into Business Opportunities

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Bring your human resources legal & benefit questions to our panel of experts for this interactive seminar. The regulatory landscapes for human resources and employee benefits looks dramatically different in 2024. At the same time, your company depends on robust, creative ways to lower costs and keep employees engaged.

Join us on March 5, 2024 for a panel discussion about navigating this year’s new HR and benefits challenges.

Key topics will include:

• Labor Law changes in 2024 (including Leave Laws, salary / wage thresholds, Workplace Violence Prevention, etc.)

• Addressing the competitive labor market

• Pertinent changes to the legal landscape

• Engaging a transient workforce with effective attraction & retention tools

• Relevant trends in HR management

2024 is here, and so are the new labor laws. And there are a lot! Join us on Tuesday, January 30th at 10 AM PST as we discuss a few of these updates and how they will affect you and your organization.

Join Becky Barton, CEO [link to LinkedIn], Kate Powers, Director {link to LinkedIn], and Ashley Morrow, Associate Director [link to LinkedIn] on Tuesday, January 30th at 10 AM PST for an in-depth discussion on what’s changed and what to do about it.

California Labor Law Unveiled: 2024 Updates and Compliance Strategies

In this session, you will walk away with…

• An Overview of the Minimum Wage and Salary Thresholds

• A Glance at the Updated Leave Laws, including Sick and Reproductive Loss Leave

• Requirements of the New Workplace Violence Prevention Law

• Best Practices to Stay Compliant as an Employer

• Join in the conversation!

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Join us on Wednesday, December 13th, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. for the Truckee Chamber of Commerce's December Lunch & Learn HR 101: Transforming Basics into Workplace Gold with Becky Barton of People415 at Truckee Town Hall upstairs in council chambers.

Becky Barton looks forward to hosting an engaging and interactive presentation designed to educate you on the basics of human resources and how to create a positive and productive work culture from day one. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to HR, Becky will provide valuable insights to help you navigate the intricacies of employee relations, compliance, and talent acquisition.

In this session, you will learn how to:

• Optimize your recruiting process to hire faster

• Create a “sticky” culture from day one

• Navigate compensation choices with confidence

• Ensure alignment with everyone on your team

• Create more productive employees

Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch. The Truckee Chamber provides drinks and dessert. Lunch & Learn is free for Truckee Chamber members and $20 for non-members.

The Truckee Chamber of Commerce does not offer refunds on event purchases unless the event is canceled. Thank you for understanding.

Join us for a knowledge-packed conversation that's sure to elevate your Brand Image inside and out.

Our very own Becky Barton, CEO, is joined by a team of experts, Beth Carr, Chief Clarity Officer of Fortified Branding, and Michael Leibowitz, CEO of Magnetic Mind Studio , on October 24th for our next Fireside Chat:

Branding Inside + Out: Crafting Your Brand to Cultivate Employee Advocacy and Client Engagement

In this session, you will walk away with…

• The Components of Brand Image and Their Connection to Your Employer Brand

• The Importance of Corporate and Employer Brand

• Aligning Mission, Values, and Purpose Inside and Out

DEIB, or Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, is crucial to fostering a healthy and productive work environment.

Join us on Tuesday, July 25th at 10 AM PDT, for an engaging discussion with our own Thomas Struck, MBA, and our incredible cohosts, Matthew Cahill of The Percipio Company and Sejal Thakkar of TrainXtra.

We will be discussing:

-The Importance of DEIB Culture in the Workplace

-The Challenges Employers Have Implementing DEIB Practices

-How Employers Can Create a Work Culture Grounded in DEIB Principles

Finding the right people for necessary and specialized roles for your growing business is time-consuming and expensive. Join us on May 23rd at 10 AM PDT to learn why outsourcing those roles could be the best decision for your business.

Pay transparency is a growing trend, and many states are adopting laws requiring businesses to provide clear and concise information about employee pay. You can boost employee morale and retention rates by showcasing your commitment to fair pay while reducing legal risks.

Join us for an informative webinar on pay transparency and learn how to implement it successfully in your organization. Discover the latest best practices and stay ahead of the curve on this critical issue. Don't miss out on this opportunity to create a more equitable workplace for everyone. Register now for our upcoming April Fireside Chat on pay transparency.

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Join our very own Thomas Struck, Senior Associate, and Yasmine Elkabir, Strategic Advisor, for our March Fireside Chat:

The Secret Sauce to Optimizing Talent Acquisition.

Join us to discuss all things Talent Acquisition and learn where we are seeing a shift in the world of recruiting.

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The Women in Leadership (WIL) Program in the College of Business and Economics provides the opportunity to accelerate students’ skills to enable them to succeed and advance professionally. This is an academia-industry collaboration that provides a significant and high-impact learning experience with insights from industry leaders, and creates the opportunity for high-potential students to work on social impact initiatives with their mentors to practice what they have learned.

Constant Change Is The Norm. How Are You Keeping Up?

So much has changed for all of us in the last 3 years! Business and business operations are in the thick of it! Join us to discuss those changes and how we are all keeping up.

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40% of executives claim they don't have access to the data they need to figure out what motivates their workers.

As a result, many companies stay in crisis mode – never creating a true employer brand strategy.

Join People415’s very own Yasmine Elkabir, Strategic Advisor and VP of Engagement Lindsay Becker of Wanido in their Fireside Chat: Reimagining Your Employer Brand.

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